THE CHARACTERS OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS

Thor

1. Who was Thor's father?
2. What was Thor's role in Norse mythology?
3. How did the Norse people explain thunderstorms?
4. What were the names of the animals that pulled Thor's chariot?
5. What would happen when Thor threw his hammer?
6. How is Thor's personality described in the text?
7. Why is Thor still remembered today?
8. Which day of the week is named after Thor?

Perseus

1. Why did King Acrisius send his daughter Danae and her son Perseus away?
2. Who helped Danae and Perseus after they were sent adrift?
3. Why did King Polydeuktes want to get rid of Perseus?
4. What task did Polydeuktes give to Perseus?
5. Who did Perseus get help from during his quest?
6. What did Perseus have to take from the Gracae?
7. What happened to the people who looked at Medusa's head?

Midas

1. What was King Midas's wish from Dionysus?
2. How did King Midas feel about his gift at first?
3. Why did King Midas regret his wish?
4. What happened when Midas touched his food and wine?
5. What tragic event occurred because of Midas's gift?
6. What lesson does the myth of King Midas teach?